Jimoh Ibrahim elected UN Committee Chair

Jimoh Ibrahim>>>, Nigeria>>>'s Permanent Representative to the United Nations>>>, has been elected Chairman of the International — United Nations General Assembly>>>, a pivotal body overseeing the UN's administrative and budgetary affairs. This election is considered a significant diplomatic achievement for Nigeria>>>. In his acceptance speech, Jimoh Ibrahim>>> acknowledged the UN's financial difficulties, including a multi-billion dollar budget deficit due to delayed member state contributions, and pledged to implement reforms, ensure fiscal discipline, and foster consensus among the 193 member states. He emphasized the need for prudent resource management, ongoing UN reforms for efficiency and accountability, and coordinated international responses to global challenges like geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and insecurity. Drawing on his experience in Nigeria>>>'s National Assembly, he expressed confidence in his ability to build broad support for key decisions. Additionally, Jimoh Ibrahim>>>, speaking on behalf of the African Group, called for stronger global action against illicit small arms and light weapons, advocating for an arms embargo on terrorist groups and criminalizing the conversion of deactivated firearms.